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Shamir
Shamer, prison; bush; lees; thorn
שָׁמִיר sha.mir
Shamir (Hebrew: שָׁמִיר, sha.mir) means “Shamer, prison; bush; lees; thorn”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 24:24. In 2025 it was given to 21 children in the United States. Use is falling away. Around 1,726 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Micah in 1 Chronicles 24.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Shamir
son of Kohath
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 21 | Falling |
| All-time total | 1,726 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 54 in 1991 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | NY | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 24:24 |
| Cross-references | 2 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Izhar attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Kohath.
- Uzziel attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Kohath.
- Hebron attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Kohath.
- Micah co-occurrence Appears with Micah in 1 Chronicles 24.
- Uzziel co-occurrence Appears with Uzziel in 1 Chronicles 24.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.24;
son of: Micah (H4318J)
Another name of sha.mur (שָׁמוּר "Shamir" H8053)
§ Shamir = "a point" or "thorn"
1) a town in the mountain district of Judah
2) a town in Ephraim where the judge Tola lived and was buried
Shamir (or Shamur) was a Levite descended from Uzziel, the son of Kohath.
The biblical story
Shamir (or Shamur), mentioned in 1Ch.24.24, was a Levite who descended from Uzziel, one of the sons of Kohath. The Kohathites were a clan within the tribe of Levi, responsible for carrying the sacred objects of the tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Shamir is listed among the descendants of Uzziel, indicating his lineage within the Levitical family. The text does not provide any specific details about Shamir's role or responsibilities as a Levite. However, his mention in the genealogical record highlights the importance of documenting and preserving the lineage of the Levites, who played a crucial role in the religious life of ancient Israel.
Key verses
Shamir appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir.
1 Chronicles 24:24
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 24:24